While Transporting a Patient with an Esophageal Tracheal Combitube (ETC)

question 15

Multiple Choice

While transporting a patient with an Esophageal Tracheal Combitube (ETC) airway in place, the patient regains consciousness and begins gagging on the device. You would immediately:

• A) encourage the patient to relax and accept the airway.
• B) contact medical direction for advisement.
• C) deflate the cuffs and remove the airway.
• D) suction the airway through the ETC.

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